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"They're getting exactly what they want and they're getting exactly how they want it," the Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness for the Lakota School District Chris Burkhardt said.

It's helping the district comply with new federal standards.

"Students are going to see a little bit of a different taste because we are taking sodium out, we're lowering the fat, we're lowering the calories," Burkhardt said.

But they're supplementing that with spices.

"We're adding flavor stations to our cafeterias," Burkhardt said.

Crushed herb, Mexican and sun-dried tomato are a few of the seasonings students can choose from.

There will also be an Asian option.

"We've actually partnered with Fusion restaurant to offer sushi one day a week in our high schools," Burkhardt said.

Grab and go stations will still be offered, but burgers or dogs may taste differently too.

"This year its being mandated that every product that has breading be whole grain that goes from our hamburger and hot dog buns all the way down to the breading in our chicken nuggets and chicken patties," said Burkhardt.

One item making a comeback, soda.

"We know this is a very controversial topic but all of our carbonated beverages do have zero calories," said Burkhardt.

There's also a new twist on the old paper menu, a magnet with a QR code.

"Families can scan this in the morning to find out what's for breakfast or for lunch," said Burkhardt.

Because of new federal standards, Lakota will be increasing the cost of student lunches by a dime.

All bake sales, including PTA sales, must also meet federal guidelines.